The Arc of Ocean County is looking for a High School Transition Coordinator Advisor to provide support to 85-100 blind and vision impaired student enrollees in our EDGE program. The High School Transition Coordinator will assist high school students in the following areas:

• Work readiness/independent living skills

• Self-advocacy

• Job exploration counseling

• Work based learning experiences

• Post-secondary transition and counseling

This position is community based with requirements to be on-campus and on-site for scheduled meetings and workshops. Occasional Saturday availability is required.

Schedule: Flexible/remote; some weekends and evenings will be required.

Duties include but are not limited to;

• Reach out to employers to obtain job opportunities for students.

• Coordinate with EDGE Employer Engagement Placement Officer all placement efforts with EDGE 1.0 students.

• Responsible for the Career Focus Placement Plan of EDGE 1.0 students.

• Work on all career-based workplans to include resumes, cover/thank you letters, interviewing skills, networking, competitive placement/stipend, job exploration, etc

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred

• Proven experience with those who experience blindness or vision impairment

• Highly proficient in Microsoft and web applications

• Ability to supervise, manage, and direct program

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Social media familiarity and marketing skills preferred

Benefits

The Arc of Ocean County is Proud to Offer High Quality, Low Deductible Medical

Insurance with $0 copay and An All-Encompassing Prescription Coverage Plan.

Additionally, We Offer a Robust Dental and Vision Coverage Plan!

• Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA Coverage

• 401k with Agency Matching

• Tuition Reimbursement, Career Advancement Opportunities, Referral Bonus Program

• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Paid on the Job Training

• Various Other Supplemental Benefits